Monday

Just under a page.  Frustrations continue. Do I finish just to finish?

Still Alive, Still Writing

Transferred a page today, but the more I read of what I've written the sillier it all seems.  Disheartening. 

Memorial Day Weekend

I've yet to return to my pre-vacation blog posting schedule, and that makes me sad.

Despite this, I am pleased to report that I had a productive Memorial Day weekend.  I've only five more pages to transfer to Open Office Writer, although this takes more time than typing since I'm editing as I go. 

I can foresee heavy swipes of a red pen on this draft already.  Part of the process.

The Great Return

Alright, so the vacation has been over for a while now, and yet the blog has been silent.  I've been busy with good news.  Dave got a one year position in New Hampshire and that took over life for a while.  We move in the summer.  In the meantime, there have been coats to buy, apartment listings to browse, and so on.  I am excited!

But I have been neglecting my writing.  Bad author, bad!  So I am happy to say that as of yesterday I have returned to transcribing my typescript to Open Office Writer.  The progress has been slow, but it is progressing. 

Vacation

I'm heading to Ohio next week to visit family, so no progress tonight and in all likelihood, no progress or posts for the next week.  I've brought a volume of M.R. James and H.P. Lovecraft to sustain me.  Let's see how Dave and the dog do without me :)

Thursday

Another two pages of typescript transferred over to Open Office Writer. I have passed the 5k work mark. I will undoubtedly cut some of this out in later drafts, but with 10 more pages of typescript to go, I doubt this story will be under 5k words.

Wednesday

Two pages transcribed. Not bad.

Tuesday

I was down for the count with this cold all day, but am starting to feel better. Better luck tomorrow I hope.

Still Sick

No progress.

Sick

Not feeling well tonight. I'm pretty sure that I've come down with a cold. No progress.

Living Room Redo

First, the writing news. Transferring the typescript to Open Office Writer continues. I entered another two pages tonight, and stopped when my focus began to drift. Given that I'm making the first wave of edits as I transfer, I think this is the way to go.

In other news, the budget redo of our living area is complete. We spent about $315 dollars ($150 on a new rug, $100 on a table form Craigslist, plus $30 in pillows, a $20 throw, and $15 on some Old English and a touch-up pen for the table). This is the result. The dog and I are pleased.

Friday

No progress. Watching Dr. Who.

A Not So Awesome First

Yesterday marked the first time that I have failed to post since I started this blog. Happily, I had a very good reason. Dave successfully defended his dissertation, and a celebration was in order. I got back on the saddle today, and have resumed transferring my draft to the word processor.

It Begins

I've begun transferring my typescript into an Open Office word document. Lo and behold as I wage war with self doubt! Also, I think I'd like a laptop. Not to replace the typewriter, just the desktop.

Well, This Needs to Change

No progress. Again.

Easter

No progress, no surprise.

The Dreaded Red Pen

Today marked the first day of editing. My twenty-five page typescript is now drenched in red ink. I'd like to say that I'll start typing the draft into my computer tomorrow, but as tomorrow is Easter I'm not holding my breath.

Friday

Dave's birthday, a good day, but no progress.

Almost Too Late

I almost forgot to post tonight! No progress on my writing, but its been a busy day overall so I don't feel bad about it. I'll need to consider what counts as progress in the editing process.

No Surprise

No progress.